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Creating Web Sites Our particular web site shown on the left was created using Microsoft Publisher 2003 software. APLUS.NET is our Web site host. In addition to shared web hosting APLUS and other providers also offer:
· Hosting Options · Web Design & Building · Domain Registration
MSPUB 2003 has allowed us to create and maintain our relatively simple web sites that are in line with the multiple services we offer, as a local tidewater marketing support company. We do not create and maintain web sites for customers with MSPUB 2003 because it does not support some of the new features available in the rapidly changing world of web software, that can be provided by our Associates.
For Companies that only desire total web site services we recommend APLUS and STUDIO314, a local tidewater web site provider. See hyperlinks to the left to view their sites. Other companies and do it yourself approaches are also available. We are happy to assist you in evaluating you in the design to meet the on-going and changing needs of your web site. We view your web site as only a part of your total marketing plan for informing your customers about the products and services that you offer. Keep in mind web your web site will constantly require changes.
Other web pages on our site address using Newsletters, Postcards, Mailings & Labels, brochures, magazine articles, etc. All of these combined with a web site, should form an integrated sales and marketing communications plan for your products and services.
The Home Page of your Web Site
The home page is the first thing a visitor sees when a web site is opened. It should spark immediate interest and create a desire to investigate further. Depending on the purpose of the web site we believe that it should not look to complicated or cluttered. We suggest that you have to decide what you are selling, who and where your audience resides and how to effectively communicate with your audience. See Page 6 on our web site, Monthly Featured Web Sites, to view a variety of sites that reflect different design styles and marketing messages.
More on Web Sites
Here are some reasons why companies implement web sites:
· Introduce products & services · Keep their customers updated · Interact with customers via Internet · Search Engine Optimization · E-commerce for revenue generation
For more information on E-commerce you can visit the VECTEC web site. The Virginia Electronic Commerce Technology Center (VECTEC) located at Christopher Newport University.
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WEB Site for Studio 314 |